Maui News
Nearly 400 people attend open house event for the Hālau of ‘Ōiwi Art
“We have parks for baseball, pickleball, tennis, and schools, but we’ve never had something for our hālau, yet hula is what we share with the world,” said Mayor Michael Victorino.
Update: Vehicle drives through store front of Rodeo General Store in Makawao causing $200K damage
A motor vehicle accident resulted in an estimated $200,000 in damage to the Rodeo General Store in Makawao after a brand new vehicle mistakenly drove through the storefront on Monday afternoon.
Statewide pedestrian safety month begins
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and its federal, state, city and community partners are kicking off the 13th annual statewide Pedestrian Safety Month with a sign waving at the State Capitol today.
Applications for 2023 Lānaʻi axis deer season open soon
Applications for the 2023 Lānaʻi Axis Deer hunting season will be available for purchase soon. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will begin accepting applications Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.
New children’s book showcases beautiful places families love to visit on Maui
With federal grant funding, a new children’s book was created for Maui Family Support Services that showcases beautiful places families love to visit on Maui.
Maui Girls Soccer Club won Under 11 championship in Oregon
The Maui Girls Soccer Club competed in the Oswego Nike Cup in July, with its 2012 team winning the U11 Silver Division Championship and its 2010 team taking second place in the U13 Silver Division.
35 recruits graduate, become Hawaiʻi’s newest adult correctional officers
Thirty-five recruits graduated and from basic training with the Department of Public Safety, becoming the newest adult correctional officers in the state.
Think Mink honors Patsy Mink’s legacy and 50 years of Title IX
Think Mink strives to make a difference with design by supporting the next generation of social justice scholars, lawyers, and lawmakers. 100% of the proceeds from Think Mink merchandise will go to the Patsy Takemoto Mink Endowed Chair for Law and Social Justice at the University of Hawaiʻi.
Vans US Open of Surfing called ON for Women
The Vans US Open of Surfing, Stop No. 4 of the World Surf League Challenger Series, was called ON today with a storm swell producing conditions of four -to-six feet.
Mālama Maui Nui’s board has new Director
Mālama Maui Nui announced a new Director, Natalie Sagon to the organization’s board.
Monthly siren and emergency alert system test, Aug. 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for today, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.
Maui Obituaries: Week Ending July 31, 2022
Maui Obituaries for the week ending July 31, 2022. May they rest in peace.
Update: Wailuku man riding a motorcycle dies in collision with moped on Kahekili Highway
A 68-year-old man riding a motorcycle died Sunday morning after a moped crossed the center line of Kahekili Highway in Wailuku and hit him head-on, according to the Maui police.
Maui baker wins 3 months of free rent space at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
Happie Happie Joie Joie’s Jocelyn Kanaele, a baker from Hāliʻimaile General Store, won the 2nd annual Start with a Cart contest at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center.
$8.5M in Grants Available to Serve Homestead Communities
The purpose of the NHDPP is to improve the general welfare and conditions of native Hawaiians through education, economic, political, social, cultural, and other programs.
Da Kine Hawaiian Shave Ice serving up grand opening event on Monday at Kīhei location
Da Kine Hawaiian Shave Ice will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at its new Kīhei location, starting with a Hawaiian blessing at 9:45 a.m. Da Kine Hawaiian Shave Ice, also known as Da KineShave Ice, is locally-owned and operated by Chad and Raemi Paranto and their loyal, hard-working team, according to a news release. Maggie […]
Volcano Watch: HVO geologist Frank Trusdell receives Meritorious Service Award
Frank A. Trusdell, a research geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), recently received a Meritorious Service Award, the second highest honorary award that can be granted to a career employee by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Multi-Grammy winner Kalani Peʻa performs at relaunched Shops at Wailea concert series
After a two-year hiatus, The Shops at Wailea on Friday relaunched its complimentary concert series with three-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe’a.
Kahekili Highway now open in all directions
At about 9:13 a.m. Sunday, Kahekili Highway was closed at Kahekili / Hoauna, Kahekili / Waiehu Beach and Kahekili / Na Wai Eha Place due to a motor vehicle accident.
Three Maui County mayor candidates see tourism management as a platform priority
Three candidates for Maui County mayor unveiled Saturday what they would do to manage tourism during a time when the islands have reopened to near-record numbers of visitors.
